Guernsey's two incinerators replaced with one

Two incinerators in Guernsey are being replaced with one new dual-purpose incinerator.

The States of Guernsey said the more modern incinerator being built will dispose of animal and clinical waste at Longue Hougue, and would reduce operating costs by £160,000 a year.

Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, President of the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure said the facility would also be more energy efficient.

She said the new equipment and technology would meet the "highest requirements for the control of pollutants".

It comes as the previous incinerators have reached the end of their operational life.

One at Longue Hougue processed animal waste from farmers and vets and the other was used to dispose of clinical waste at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.

Clive Martin, construction project manager, said: "Having a single incinerator for both animal and clinical waste is quite unique.

"From our research, we're not aware of anywhere else in the world that has a solution like this."

It is hoped the new incinerator will free up space for modernisation at the hospital.

Deputy Al Brouard, President of the Committee for Health & Social Care, said the work was "vital".

The new incinerator is due to be up and running near the start of 2026.

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